ZIP 13746 (Chenango Forks, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13746: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Broome County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Broome County compares with New York State
Broome County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broome County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Broome County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Broome County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Broome County: 13.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Broome County. They injured 379 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13746 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-81 (1) and I-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is November, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13746 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broome County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Broome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broome County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| Main St. | 2 |
| 12 1/2 Rt 81 North | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| I81S Exit 12S | 1 |
| Mckinley Ave. | 1 |
| Nys Rte 26 & Meeker Rd | 1 |
| Route 81N Exit 11 | 1 |
ZIP 13746 at a glance
| Population | 2,535 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,993 |
| Median home value | $141,536 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broome County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 78 | +57% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 96 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 94 | -1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13746
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13746?
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Broome County (379 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13746?
Truck crashes in Broome County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13746?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broome County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13746 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Broome County has 52.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13746?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.